Posts Tagged ‘Booknotes’
Booknotes’s new underwriter, Snug Books
Another jewel in the crown of indie bookstores in the Baltimore area opened up in Northeast Baltimore just last November. They are Booknotes underwriters, Snug Books, co-owned by Katie Beltz and Emanuel Figueroa, who are life partners as well as being business partners. It was a pleasure to talk to them about their vision.
Booknotes gets into the holiday spirit
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday are behind us, and the season of goodwill is here! I spoke with Emily Miller, Manager at Greedy Reads, about her excitement list. Emily’s pick.
Booknotes honors Veterans
Marking Veterans Days this month, the guest for November’s edition of Booknotes is Rafe Posey, talking about his debut novel The Stars We Share.
Booknotes + Poetry X Hunger
In honor of World Food Day, sponsored by the United Nations and commemorated annually on October 16th, the guest on Booknotes this month is poet, Hiram Larew, founder of Poetry X Hunger.
Booknotes talks to indie publisher, Woodhall Press
Woodhall Press is an independent publisher operating (mainly) out of Connecticut. I spoke with CEO, David LeGere, and COO, Matthew Winkler, about the landscape for indie presses in the current publishing climate.
Dr. Leana Wen turned writer on Booknotes
“Public health saved your life today— you just don’t know it” — Leana Wen Leana Wen’s book Lifelines is part memoir, part celebration of public health—and it’s altogether timely.
Booknotes comes of age with Mary Jane
Jessica Anya Blau‘s fifth novel is a coming-of-age story set in Baltimore. The author is as much of a delight as her protagonist.
Confederados on Booknotes
While Americans have been deeply absorbed with the topic of immigration for generations, emigration from the United States has been almost entirely ignored. A new book by Alan Marcus examines the largest organized group of white Americans ever to emigrate from the United States voluntarily.
Booknotes investigates self-publishing
Michelle Madow, who grew up in Maryland and now makes her home in Florida, is a bestselling author of fast-paced, young adult fantasy novels. She has realized her dream of making a career as a full-time writer by self-publishing the multiple books she puts out a year. She still has a 410 phone […]
Booknotes and one of the driving forces behind Folger Shakespeare
Janet Alexander Griffin, who has shaped the vision and strategy for all of Folger’s cultural programming including theater performances, music concerts, poetry readings, talks, and other humanities programs, will retire on March 31st. It was my pleasure to reflect on her tenure of 44 years.
